Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment · Yorkshire and the Humber

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Doncaster

Councils and housing associations acquiring homes in Doncaster can use us to survey, price and refurbish them to a move-in date.

We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Doncaster for City of Doncaster Council, St Leger Homes of Doncaster, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Council homes here are owned by City of Doncaster Council and managed by St Leger Homes of Doncaster.

Doncaster at a glance

Council: City of Doncaster Council
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by St Leger Homes of Doncaster
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 312,785 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.92 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Doncaster?

City of Doncaster Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by St Leger Homes of Doncaster, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in Doncaster.

What do we cover in Doncaster?

Condition survey on purchase or lease, with a costed scope
Electrical and gas safety, alarms and fire safety items
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration to your standard
Damp, mould, ventilation and insulation improvements
Furnishing coordination where your scheme includes it

Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Because move-in dates are often fixed by a placement, we programme the work backwards and order long-lead items such as kitchens on approval of the scope.

Which rules apply in Doncaster?

Since 1 December 2025 (new tenancies) and 1 May 2026 (existing tenancies), social landlords in England must have electrical installations inspected at least every five years and complete remedial work within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. Electrical equipment the landlord supplies must also be checked at least every five years.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment

What does acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment cost in Doncaster?

Our guide range for refurbishing an acquired or temporary accommodation home in Doncaster is £7,350–£23,000 per home. That is the UK range of £8,000–£25,000 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.92 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.90–0.96); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Doncaster

Does City of Doncaster Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Doncaster?

Yes. We take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment across Yorkshire and the Humber, including Rotherham, Wakefield, Bassetlaw and Barnsley, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment in Doncaster as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Doncaster can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment, working under their systems and their client's specification.